Traffic Jam (Noun)
Meaning
A number of vehicles blocking one another until they can scarcely move.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- A severe thunderstorm caused a massive traffic jam on the highway, forcing many drivers to abandon their vehicles.
- Commuters faced a grueling traffic jam during rush hour, resulting in delays and frustration for thousands.
- After the concert, the road outside the stadium became congested with cars, resulting in a major traffic jam that lasted for hours.
- To avoid the notorious traffic jam on Friday afternoons, she took a detour through the nearby side streets.
- Rescue workers struggled to reach the scene of the accident due to the chaotic traffic jam caused by onlookers stopping to stare.